Download or read book Bye Bye Motabhai written by Kala Sambasivan and published by . This book was released on 2013-03 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you ever think of your future - dream about becoming an astronaut, a surgeon or a wildlife photographer? What if animals too have such ambitions? What if a rhesus monkey wishes to be a school bus driver or a hard-working donkey wants to be a movie star? Just imagine what they would do to get what they want! Pavan, an over-worked camel in the city of Ahmedabad, India, hates his job. He often dreams of being a racing camel in Dubai. But hitched to a heavy vegetable cart and with his owner Motabhai around, how is this possible? One day, Pavan finds a way to escape with a little help from some kind-hearted children. He makes a mad dash through the city along with Bijilee, a dhobi's donkey whom he befriends on the way. Can you imagine the riot that this pair causes in the narrow, bustling streets of old Ahmedabad, as they race past its historic monuments, with Motabhai, an auto-driver, a policeman and a washerwoman hot on their trail?
Download or read book A Mystery at Lili Villa written by Arathi Menon and published by Yali Books. This book was released on 2021-07-31 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cousins Arj, Tam, and Mira are spending their summer vacation in Elathoor, a little village in Kerala when their family home, Lili Villa, is broken into and some jewelry is stolen. The Terrific Three set out to solve the mystery but soon discover that there is no shortage of suspects. Is it Pinching Kodavis or Dumdumchecchi, the milking lady? Is it the mean fisherwoman who starves the cat or the retired nurse who owns a luxury car? Or is it Mani with his upside-down Russian secret? Who could the thief possibly be? In a throwback to unscheduled summer vacations, this cozy mystery set in India will charm young readers with plenty of sibling sparring, some intrepid sleuthing, and an endless parade of mouth-watering snacks.
Download or read book Mina vs the Monsoon written by Rukhsanna Guidroz and published by Yali Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2018-12-01 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Kirkus Reviews' Best Picture Book, 2018 Mina loves to play soccer all year round. Nothing comes close to it. But when the monsoon arrives, Mina is stuck indoors and she can’t help feeling restless and bored. Her ammi doesn’t understand. The doodhwalla doesn’t understand. That’s when Mina decides she’ll find ways of chasing away the clouds herself. In doing so, she makes an unexpected discovery. Soccer will never be the same again for Mina! In a charming story that any kid who loves a sport will relate to, soccer-mad Mina tries just about any trick to stop the monsoon clouds from raining on her game. In doing so, she shows us glimpses of her life in a village in eastern India, highlighting the important role played by monsoon rains in this part of the world. The heart of the story, however, is the bond forged between a mother and her daughter on a gray, gloomy day.
Download or read book Dancing in Thatha s Footsteps written by Srividhya Venkat and published by Yali Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2021-06-30 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On Sundays, Varun has his karate lesson, and his sister Varsha heads to dance school with their grandfather. One weekend, Varun reluctantly accompanies his sister to her lesson. Bored of waiting, he peeks into the classroom, and almost immediately, he is fascinated by the rhythm and grace of bharatanatyam, a dance from India that Varsha is learning to perfect. Varun tries a few moves at home in secret because...well, boys don’t dance, do they? His grandfather is not so sure. Will Thatha be able to convince Varun to dance in his footsteps? A heartwarming picture book about a multigenerational Indian-American family discovering a shared love for bharatanatyam, an ancient classical dance that continues to fascinate dancers worldwide.
Download or read book Jaipur Jamboree written by Kala Sambasivan and published by . This book was released on 2015-05-14 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The beautiful city of Jaipur is rejoicing. The Maharajah and his people, all dressed in their best, are getting ready to welcome the Emir from faraway Dubai. But behind all the music, dancing and gaiety, there is something very strange going on... Why is a runaway camel stalking the royal guest in and around the forts and palaces of Jaipur? Why is he being helped by an odd bunch of friends - a faithful donkey, a chatty parrot, two resourceful monkeys and one smart little boy? And who is that mysterious man following them with a very grumpy expression on his face? Find out what happens next in this lively sequel to Bye, Bye Motabhai!
Download or read book Ritu Weds Chandni written by Ameya Narvankar and published by Yali Books. This book was released on 2020-12 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Sorcerer of Mandala written by D Kalyanaraman and published by . This book was released on 2016-10-01 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Sorcerer of Mandala is a quirky fantasy novel suitable for ages 14 and up. The story builds on elements from Indian mythology and features an oddball cast of characters as they set out to defeat a puzzle-loving sorcerer and his minions.
Download or read book Kesar and the Lullaby Birds written by Aditi Oza and published by Yali Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2022-05-31 with total page 39 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kesar’s baby sister Kamal will not sleep. Their entire village in the Great Rann of Kutch is kept awake by the infant’s cries and her parents are exhausted. When Kesar and Kamal’s ba comes to visit, her stories give Kesar a wonderful idea. Perhaps what Kesar needs to put her baby sister to sleep is a little bit of desert magic! A vibrant celebration of traditional artisans from India, this picture book is a sweet sibling bedtime story at heart, featuring a big sister who figures out how to care for her baby sister with some help from her grandmother’s lovingly made gifts. "Set in the Kutch region of India, the bright colors, intricate patterns, and delicate details of Indian attire and architecture are standout features." -- Foreword Reviews (Starred)
Download or read book Tapasvini written by Kanaiyalal Maneklal Munshi and published by . This book was released on 1964 with total page 632 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Puzzling Tour of India written by Ambika Sambasivan and published by . This book was released on 2016-03-01 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take a bewildering trip through India that will have you winding your way through Assam's tea estates, putting together a snake boat in Kerala, and hunting for antiques at Mumbai's Chor Bazaar. Just don't get lost along the way! An activity book for ages 6+, filled with 50 mazes, hidden objects, and visual conundrums.
Download or read book Wanderlust written by Chandra Prabha Radhakrishnan and published by . This book was released on 2017-06-30 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wanderlust: A Coloring Journal features 25 gorgeous scenes from lesser-known regions in India with travel notes by the artist, making this book an unforgettable tour of one of the most colorful places in the world.
Download or read book Milky Way written by Mamta Nainy and published by . This book was released on 2017-10 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tashi is worried about his friend, the Moon. He seems thinner than usual. Maybe the Moon's Amma-ley isn't giving him enough to eat? Tashi decides to help his friend. And what does the Moon have to say? Well, he just smiles his special smile--eyes closed and no teeth showing. Set in the remote mountains of Ladakh in India, Milky Way is a sweet tale of friendship between a boy and the moon. The story highlights the importance of the moon in Tibetan Buddhism and showcases elements of Himalayan cultures, including their delectable cuisine.
Download or read book Amla Mater written by Devi Menon and published by Yali Publishing LLC. This book was released on 2018-06-11 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the stillness of autumn, I feel I can almost hear someone hum 'Lokame tharavadu (the world is my home)...' In her tiny flat in East London, as Mili waits for her baby to arrive, little things remind her of her life in India—the scent of jasmine flowers, a heavy downpour, a late-night cup of coffee, an amla or gooseberry—and she is overcome with a deep desire to recreate the flavors of her childhood. Can a jar of amla pickle help her travel back to that safe haven she once called home? In this sweetly nostalgic graphic novel, the narrator recounts her meandering journey from her ancestral village in South India to the United Kingdom, capturing the deep feeling of longing for home that shapes the lives of emigrants everywhere.
Download or read book House of Glass Hearts written by Leila Siddiqui and published by Yali Books. This book was released on 2021-08-29 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seamlessly blending history with myth, HOUSE OF GLASS HEARTS follows a Pakistani-American teen's ruthless quest to find her missing sibling, even if the truth would reveal her grandfather's devastating secret and tear her family apart.
Download or read book Brave with Beauty written by Maxine Rose Schur and published by . This book was released on 2019-10 with total page 46 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the extraordinary story of Queen Goharshad, a 15th-century monarch, who many historians now believe was the one of the most powerful women in world history. Ruling from the Timurid artistic and cultural center of Herat in western Afghanistan, Queen Goharshad ushered in a remarkable period when poetry, music, calligraphy, painting, and the sciences flourished as never before. A poet and an architect, she designed some of the most beautiful structures ever built on earth. This story is a celebration of a remarkable woman--talented, generous, benevolent, and brave--whose achievements are an inspiration for young readers to use their strengths to make the world a more beautiful place.
Download or read book Leaving Home with Half a Fridge written by Arathi Menon and published by Pan Macmillan. This book was released on 2015-07-30 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What happens when you realize you have kissed the wrong frog? Do you stop kissing, find another frog or learn how to live without one? Leaving Home with Half a Fridge is a heart-warming tale of one woman's journey - about how she handled the dissolution of her marriage and her subsequent life as a singleton. The book follows the breakdbreakdown of the marriage, her decision to get a divorce, the trauma of doing so, depression and finally overcoming it all to become a stronger, happier person. Written with much wit, wisdom and warmth, here is a memoir which anybody who has loved and lost will relate to.
Download or read book Lioness of Punjab written by Anita Jari Kharbanda and published by Yali Books. This book was released on 2022-09-17 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "We will fight here," I commanded the warriors. "We are strong. We will have no fear. As Sikh warriors, we are ready to fight for justice. Vahiguru Ji Ka Khalsa! Vahiguru Ji Ki Fateh!" It is the winter of 1705, and the tenth Guru of the Sikhs is under attack by the armies of the mighty Mughal Emperor, Aurangzeb. Under siege and isolated, Guru Gobind Singh Ji's men are exhausted beyond measure, and forty soldiers decide to head home. Back in the villages of Punjab, these forty men are met by a fiery Sikh woman-a warrior who has been preparing all her life for this very moment-who leads the deserters back to the Guru. This is the story of that warrior, the fierce Mai Bhago, who chose the sword to symbolize her unwavering loyalty and devotion to her people and her faith. This energetic coming-of-age young adult novel brings us closer to Mai Bhago-a woman revered in the Sikh community and beyond-to imagine her growing to embrace her many roles in a way that was entirely her own and, in the process, becoming a shining inspiration for young women everywhere.
